i7-12700KF vs Xeon W-3265

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3265
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
18.95
Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+13.9%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Xeon W-3265 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking314247
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.2544.05
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Core i7
Power efficiency8.7416.34
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)4 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,349$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700KF has 376% better value for money than Xeon W-3265.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4820
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2736
L1 cache1.5 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache24 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature78 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes6420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon W-3265 18.95
i7-12700KF 21.59
+13.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon W-3265 30105
i7-12700KF 34292
+13.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.95 21.59
Recency 3 June 2019 4 November 2021
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 20
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon W-3265 has 100% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

i7-12700KF, on the other hand, has a 13.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 64% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3265 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3265 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3265 and Core i7-12700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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